Basic Vet Knowledge- Cats

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. FeLV stands for the disease also known as? feline AIDS calcivirus hepatitis feline leukemia

2. When a cat rubs you with its cheek, what does this represent? scent marking pain, possibly from a headache a sign of affection aggression

3. Rapid weight loss, thinning of hair, and a voracious appetite can be signs of what feline medical disorder? FIV hair balls irritable bowel syndrome hyperthyroidism

4. Cats have much higher protein demands than dogs. What is the essential amino acid that cat diets must include? lysine taurine glutamine gelatin

5. Cat gestation lasts approximately how long? 75 days 30-34 days 63 days 3 months

6. Which is NOT true about having your female cat spayed (sterilized)? it can almost completely eliminate the risk of mammary tumors if done before the first heat cycle Your cat may need less food afterwards it eliminates the risk of the deadly uterus infection, pyometra it is not necessary if you keep your cat indoors at all times

7. Which of the following is not a feline vaccine? FeLV Canine Parvo Rabies Calcivirus

8. A popular misbelief is that cats need milk as part of their diet. Why is this untrue? Milk causes cancer in adult cats Milk causes aggressive behavior Many adult cats are lactose-intolerant Milk contributes to blindness

9. Cats are susceptible to heartworm infestation, just like dogs. True False

10. Annual FeLV testing and vaccines are not necessary for my indoor/outdoor cat. True False